The UAB Office of Community Standards and Student Accountability and the Title IX Office invite faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students to earn a university hearing certification on Thursday, August 4 and Friday, August 5. After completing the university hearing certification, you will be eligible to serve as a judicial board member.  

Details of Training  

Participants will understand the role of the hearing board and build skills related to conducting a hearing, weighing evidence and assigning appropriate sanctions in accordance with university policy. The schedule for each training session is as follows.  

Day 1  

• Philosophy of student conduct  
• University of Alabama at Birmingham’s complaint and resolution process  
• Hearing Board members’ roles throughout the hearing process  
• And much more!  

Day 2  

Participants will practice their skills in a mock hearing by being provided with a mock-investigation report and a sample hearing script. The Grand River Solutions facilitator will provide guidance, direction, and feedback throughout the hearing.   

Interested participants may contact UAB Community Standards and Student Accountability at 205-996-1512 or accountability@uab.edu with any questions.   

Click here to register.